Chapter 3 - Linear Systems


3-1 Graphing Systems of Equations

  • Graph a system and find the solution
  • Know the difference between independent, dependent and inconsistent systems
  • Classify systems by observing the slopes.
  • Watch this video on Graphing Systems of Equations for extra help

3-2 Solving Systems Algebraically

  • Solve systems by substitution
  • Solve systems by elimination
  • Understand why equations can be multiplied by nonzero numbers to create equivalent equations
  • Know how to write equations from scenarios and solve
  • Watch this video on Solving systems by elimination for extra help
  • Watch this video on Solving Systems by Substitution


3-3 Systems of Inequalities

  • Be able to graph two or more inequalities and find the region that contains the solutions
  • Know how to write inequalities from scenarios and graph solutions.

3-5 Graphs in Three Dimensions

  • Be able to graph points in three dimensions
  • Be able to graph equations in three dimensions

3-6 Systems with Three Variables


Chapter 3 Homework

  • p118, 1-9, 13-24
  • p126, 1-12 even, 13-17 all, 18-40 even
  • p132, 1-8, 18-20, 30-38
  • p145, 5-24
  • p153, 5, 9, 11, 13, 19-21
  • Click here for the slideshow with the chapter's homework answers

Chapter 3 Practice Test

  • Click here for a old version of a chapter 3 test for practice
  • Click here for the answers to the practice test above